Values

DEWETRON’s corporate values describe special aspects of our company culture. They apply in the same way to all the people in DEWETRON: executives and employees. Our values are the basis of our actions and behavior vis-à-vis our stakeholders. By stakeholders we mean all the people inside and outside the company who interact with the DEWETRON, e.g. executives, employees, customers, vendors, technology partners, shareholders, etc. Our definition of stakeholders also includes the environment and public opinion. The corporate values create high standards for every one of us. We feel committed to our values and DEWETRON’s success is sustained if every single one of us respects and consistently lives by the values.

WE ARE …

 

  ... LEADING

as a result of economic success by being faster and more flexible and competent than the competition; and we move at the highest levels of technology

 

  ... OPEN MINDED

to feedback, suggestions, criticism, different cultures, new and innovative ideas; we communicate openly and promptly about all important issues

 

  ... ENTREPRENEURIAL

in spirit and action; we have great expectations of ourselves and create an environment that is conducive to performance in order to achieve the results that we have planned; in doing so, we are farsighted and future-oriented

 

  ... RESPONSIBLE

in our interaction with people, resources and the environment; the focus is on the individual; we take calculated risks

 

  ... RELIABLE

dependable, predictable and fair; we maintain a long-term positive business relationship and live up to the trust placed in us

 

 

 

 

 

Code of Ethics

What is a Code of Ethics?

A code of ethics is a standard used to guide employee behaviour in dealing with stakeholders (employees, customers, partners, shareholders and the environment).  It contributes to the sustainability of a business by enhancing the ethical integrity of employees, thereby reducing the risk of doing business. DEWETRON’s Code of Ethics (the “Codex”) has been created to support and reflect the company corporate vision and values.

1. Dealing with Employees or Colleagues

  • Dealing with each other
    • We are committed to fostering a workplace that is safe and that is founded on fair employment practices.
    • We respect the rights and dignity of all employees.
    • We believe that every employee is entitled to fair treatment, courtesy and respect.
    • We do not tolerate discrimination, abuse or harassment in any form.
  • Conflicts of interest
    • We avoid conflicts of interest at all times.
    • We manage those conflicts that can not be avoided by including the next higher level of management for resolution.
    • We actively disclose any apparent or real conflicts of interest.
  • Data protection
    • We are absolutely committed to protecting the personal data of our employees, customers, suppliers and others.
    • We will only acquire and retain personal data that is required for the effective operation of the business or as required by law.

2. Dealing with Customers and Partners (e.g. suppliers)

  • Bribery
    • We do not tolerate bribery; we never give or accept, directly or indirectly, a bribe in any form.
    • We ensure that third parties acting on behalf of AUGUSTA refrain from giving or accepting bribes, directly or indirectly.
  • Gifts and entertainment
    • We act in accordance with our local gift and entertainment policy.
  • Competition
    • We support lawful and ethical competition and will comply with all competition or anti trust laws.
  • Ethical purchasing
    • We choose suppliers based on merit.
    • We encourage our suppliers to comply with legal requirements and to act in a manner that is consistent with our Code of Ethics.

3. Dealing with Shareholders

  • Financial reporting and communication
    • We ensure that the reporting of business information –computerised, on paper or in any other format – is accurate, honest and timely.
    • We provide all members of the public with equal access to the same honest and accurate information.
    • We forward any enquiries relevant to the AUGUSTA Group to Investor Relations.
  • Insider dealing
    • We refrain from dealing in AUGUSTA shares based on “inside information” obtained from our jobs.
  • Protecting company secrets
    • We take adequate steps to protect confidential information which we have in our possession.
    • We do not use the confidential information that we possess from other companies.
    • We protect all inventions made by employees or by third parties for use by AUGUSTA.
  • Protecting company assets
    • We use company assets, including Information Technology assets for legitimate business purposes only.
    • We ensure that the company does not incur a significant increase in cost when we use company resources, such as photocopiers or telephones, for personal use.

4. Dealing with the Environment

  • Safety, health
    • We are committed to creating and managing a safe, secure and healthy working environment.
  • Environment
    • We conduct our activities within full compliance of environmental laws.
    • We make an effort to minimize environmental pollution and make continuous improvements in environmental protection.